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VA Southeast Network (VISN 7)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 22, 2013. Also cited in 225 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000088368, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 07 Charleston, SC
Issue:
A Veteran began running a high fever and when the spouse tried to locate a telephone number or contact person to describe symptoms she discovered a list attached at the back of paperwork given when Veteran sent home. Update: 04/22/13:Due to medical information being disclosed, Twenty-Four (24) Veterans will be sent a notification letter.05/16/13:This was determined to be HITECH reportable by VHA Privacy Office.
Outcome:
Privacy Officer (PO) sent memorandum to Associate Director, PT/Nursing Service detailing that Operating Room Schedule was attached to discharge instructions given to patient and his spouse. PO waiting for the Associate Director of Nursing to determine the nurse who provided instructions and discharge to the Veteran. PO is also waiting for decision on what if any actions will be taken with employee. PO will have the Director send a thank you note to Veteran and his spouse for bringing the matter to our attention.